Latest Formula One News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

New Audi CEO backs Sauber takeover and F1 entry

Audi's new CEO has finally dismissed speculation that he might sensationally axe the Volkswagen-owned carmaker's pledge to enter Formula 1 in 2026.

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Alpine hungry for more after tough year says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says the underperforming Alpine team is "hungry for more" in Formula 1.

Verstappen best F1 driver of all time says Berger

Gerhard Berger is more and more convinced that Max Verstappen is the "world's best racing driver of all time".

Horner, F1 teams, deny triggering Wolff scandal

Red Bull, and every other Formula 1 team, have distanced themselves from the exploding controversy surrounding Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie.

Are Wolff and Horner friends again?

Toto Wolff has stopped short of declaring that he is now "friends" with his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner.

FIA plays down Red Bull-Alpha Tauri clone rumours

A top FIA official has played down rumbling whispers about the apparently ever-closer technical relationship between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.

Jean Todt backs Massa

Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss and ex-FIA president, has offered words of support for Felipe Massa's quest to be named the 2008 world champion.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ferrari can absolutely catch Red Bull says Baldisserri

Ferrari can "absolutely" catch up with Red Bull as soon as 2024, according to highly successful former Formula 1 engineer Luca Baldisserri.

Reverse grid sprints still possible for 2024

Formula 1 is still pondering whether to add a sensational 'reverse grid' feature to the tweaked sprint weekend format in 2024.

Red Bull bans Verstappen from dangerous sports

Max Verstappen has admitted that he is banned from taking part in various "dangerous sports" when he's away from the world's Formula 1 circuits.

F1 host Barcelona downplays Madrid GP rumours

Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya says it will not give up on hosting a Formula 1 race.

Wolff claims sexism behind new F1 scandal

Wolff claims sexism behind new F1 scandal

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Verstappen rivals don't even fight says Abiteboul

No team and driver combination has ever dominated Formula 1 in the way that Red Bull and Max Verstappen did in 2023.

Brand new car exactly what Sauber needs says Bottas

Alfa Romeo may be disappearing from the team name, but what Sauber really needs for 2024 is a "completely new car", driver Valtteri Bottas agrees.

Mega Leclerc contract good move says former boss

Offering Charles Leclerc a mega new Formula 1 contract is a "good move", according to former Ferrari team boss Cesare Fiorano.

F1 set to announce 2026 grand prix in Madrid

Formula 1 will have an early Christmas present for fans of the sport in Madrid.

Wolff not yet worried about Red Bull-Alpha Tauri ties

Toto Wolff has put a straight face to growing whispers about the intensifying technical 'synergy' between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.

Sainz unhappy with Ferrari's 2025 contract offer

Carlos Sainz is reportedly unhappy with the deal Ferrari is offering him for a new contract beyond 2024.

F1 must not try to slow Verstappen down says Steiner

Formula 1 must not implement any special measures to try to slow Max Verstappen's dominance.

Hamilton surprised F1 with Russell defeat in 2023

Although close in pace with Lewis Hamilton in 2023, this season was a wake-up call for his much younger teammate George Russell.

Alpha Tauri not a Red Bull clone says Horner

Christian Horner has dismissed theories that Alpha Tauri is the new "pink Mercedes" of Formula 1.

New analysis marks ten years since Schumacher fall

As the ten-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher's devastating ski accident approaches, almost little is known about the incident itself or the F1 legend's long-time health condition.

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Wolff accused of F1 conflict of interest

Unnamed rival team bosses are aiming fire at a new alleged conflict of interest for Mercedes team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff.

Sargeant news shows Williams lack of courage

As the bulk of Formula 1 journalists were preparing for a long-awaited weekend off at the end of an intense 2023 season, Williams completed the grid for the 2024 world championship.